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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 47

November 30, 2012

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Sigg transferred to county jail Defendant waives right to challenge being prosecuted as an adult By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A Jefferson County judged ruled Tuesday to transfer Austin Sigg from a juvenile facility to the Jefferson County Detentions Facility. The decision came after nearly two hours of testimony and was made effective immediately. Sigg, 17, is charged with murdering 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway of Westminster. Alicia Calderon from the Attorney General’s Office filed the petition for the transfer on behalf of the Department of Youth Corrections. She told 1st Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger it would be more appropriate to house Sigg in the Special Housing Unit of the Jefferson County Detention Facility because of the opportunities available to him in the adult facility. Sigg was previously housed at Mount View Youth Services Center in Denver.

“There are more educational and recreational opportunities for Mr. Sigg in the adult facility that will benefit him,” she said. “Plus, Mr. Sigg will be turning 18 on Jan. 17 next year, and we would be asking to transfer him then anyways.” During his time at Mount View, Sigg was held in isolation under constant supervision. Dave Maynard, facilities director for the Department of Youth Corrections, testified that Sigg Sigg was never let out in the general population of the other juveniles in the facility in order to keep both Sigg and the other juveniles safe and secure. He said the decision to keep Sigg in isolation and under observation was an internal decision, not court ordered. He said the youth facility is not set up for long-term isolation cases, with most juveniles only spending a few hours at a time in isolation as a “cooling down period.” He said Sigg did not have access to the recreation services on a regular basis because of his isolation and was not receiving any educational ser-

vices. “Our educational services are provided by Jefferson County Public Schools, and they are not legally required to provide educational services to detained youth who have obtained their GED, which is what Mr. Sigg has done,” Maynard said. Sigg’s defense team argued that during the time that Sigg was at Mount View he was never disruptive, disrespectful or caused any problems for the staff. Melanie Lemuz, a security officer at Mount View, testified that she had developed a good rapport with Sigg, meeting with him almost every day of the week. She said during his time at Mount View, he had no behavior problems and was respectful toward the staff. Now that Sigg will be housed in the Special Housing Unit, he will have access to recreation, educational and church services. Capt. Gary Gittins with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department testified that the housing unit has an indoor and outdoor recreation yard and a library that Sigg can utilize. He said Sigg will also have access to a chaplain or can request to meet with his own personal preacher. “Mr. Sigg will be assigned a counselor

and we also have a psychologist and psychiatrist available if needed,” Gittins said. Also during the hearing, the defense team waived Sigg’s right for a reverse transfer hearing, which would have challenged the prosecution’s decision to try him as an adult rather than a juvenile. As an adult, Sigg could face life in prison with parole after 40 years. He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two kidnapping charges, one count of sexual assault on a child and a robbery charge also connected to the Ridgeway murder. He faces one count of criminal attempt of sexual assault and one count of criminal attempt of kidnapping connected to the attempted abduction of a woman running around Ketner Lake in Westminster. Ridgeway disappeared on Oct. 5 while walking to Chelsea Park in Westminster to meet up with friends before walking to school. Her body was found days later in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Sigg’s mother made the call to police that led to his arrest. A status conference will be 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, followed by the preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 22.

Students draw for a purpose By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcolorado news.com Art students at Mandalay Middle School in Westminster are taking extra pride in their recent art project. The students are involved in the Memory Project, a unique initiative that connects art students with children around the world who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged through portraits. “What happens is we received a photos of orphaned children, in this case from Rwanda, and the students then draw a portrait of the photo,” said Amy Laydon, art teacher at Mandalay. “Then we

ship the photos back to Rwanda for the children to keep as a memory.” Laydon’s eighth-grade art students have been working on their portraits for a couple of weeks. She said this project is a nice change to the typical self-portrait activity, which students have been doing since kindergarten. The students also have the task of raising $15 in order to be able to ship the portraits back to Rwanda. “The Memory Project gives the students a sense of life halfway around the world and how lucky they are to have everything they do in the United States,” Laydon said. “It’s also a great alternative to just doing another self-portrait project, too.”

From left, Tony Price and Alex Bumpus work on their pieces for the Memory Project in Amy Laydon’s art class at Mandalay Middle School.

Maraena Ortiz works on her piece for the Memory Project in Amy Laydon’s art class at Mandalay Middle School. The projects is an initiative in which art students create portraits for children around the world who have been neglected, orphaned or disadvantaged. Laydon’s students will be sending their portraits to children in Rwanda. Photos by Ashley Reimers

For Landon Warriner the project has been fun and challenging at the same time. He said because he is making a portrait for someone else, there is more pressure to make it the best he can. “When I got the picture I thought it would be hard just figuring out how I was going to process it,” Warriner said. “But I like drawing for a purpose. It makes it a lot more fun,” Warriner said. “ Fallin Smith also felt the pressure. She said this portrait is a gift to a child and she wants to make it something special. “It makes you kind of nervous, so you try harder,” she said. “Ms. Laydon said that kids don’t have very many pictures of themselves, so the fact that we are drawing from one of their only photos means a lot.” The portraits will be on display in the school before they are sent to Rwanda in March. For more information on the Memory Project, visit www. memoryproject.org.

Landon Warriner works on his piece for the Memory Project in Amy Laydon’s art class at Mandalay Middle School.

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Cemetery care isn’t grave undertaking The first time Steve Engle ventured into the cemetery, the weeds and grass reached his shoulders. Thorny bushes grabbed at his clothes and twisted over the stones, muffling the past buried beneath. But as Engle uncovered first one stone marker, then another, unremembered stories began to whisper. He listened. And they touched his heart. “Simply because you’re dead doesn’t mean you should be forgotten,” said Engle, 64, as he gazed at the simple stone of Joseph Chmura, a Korean War veteran. “These stories need to be told. Those buried here need to be honored.” So Engle, a retired salesman who sees history’s footprints wherever he looks, has worked to do just that. It has become a labor of love and a way to chronicle the memoirs of the land around him. “We all need to have a relationship to the land,” he said, looking out from the graveyard into peaceful Mount Vernon Canyon. “There’s significance in the land.” The historic Rockland Community Church and Cemetery, built in 1879 and on the National Register of Historic Places, nestles against a quiet hillside minutes from the Lookout Mountain/Buffalo Bill exit off I-70. Slightly larger than a football field, the cemetery and its small, simple clapboard church with white peeling paint and green shutters are tucked between two private homes. Engle, who lives minutes away in Genesee, first stumbled upon the cemetery in 2008 during a work day with a men’s group from Rockland Community Church, whose modern-day incarnation sits just down the road. It took weeks to mow the brush and clear away the thorns enough to begin to

understand the importance of the narratives and lives that time and neglect had camouflaged. That same year, Engle began studying toward a master’s degree in public history at the University of Colorado-Denver. His thesis is to accurately measure and map the cemetery. That means finding and documenting graves, identifying them and providing each with “a proper obituary.” So far, he has uncovered 144 graves — the first burial was in 1880, the most recent in 2010 — but he believes more are there, some maybe even under U.S. 40, which borders the top of the cemetery. “People got sick, people died, they didn’t know where to take the bodies,” he said of the early years. “They dropped them off here. The ground was frozen, you couldn’t dig a hole. They tagged ‘em and dropped them off and went on their way.” Engle’s care has transformed the cemetery. Now you see the markers, once hidden under the brush, jutting from the ground beneath the Ponderosa pine. Simple white crosses. Gray and white marble headstones with precisely formed inscriptions. Red granite with names scratched on by hand. He has added American flags to the graves of all veterans — from the SpanishAmerican War to the Korean War — and

purple, yellow and blue plastic flowers to every marker. The graves are grouped by families, many of whose roots run deep in the area. More than a church cemetery, it is a community cemetery. All the while, Engle has listened. On this day, he sits on the edge of Charles Delaware Kemper’s grave and picks up a smooth, lined copper-colored rock. Kemper, in his early 30s according to the stone marker, died in 1994. Engle found the rock when he was clearing the grave. The marker reads: “You gave us love and laughter and taught us the meaning of hope and courage.” “I always kept the rock with it so it wouldn’t get away from here.” He turns it over in his hands. “It’s a very touching memorial, and it’s interesting that when you go to a cemetery you find a lot of reference to laughter.” Nearby stand a trio of white crosses, the only identification a small tag that says “Child of Bill Anderson.” “They all died at the same time. My guess is a diphtheria epidemic.” Engle walks toward three more crosses that say only “Stomp child.” “You reflect on life and how hard it can be, and how hard it can be for all of us, I guess.” The largest section belongs to the Ralston family, the area’s original pioneers. Lucien Hunter Ralston, a Civil War veteran and Army scout, brought his family from Kentucky in 1879, hoping the Colorado air would help his wife’s severe asthma condition. Engle stands by Ralston’s grave, which bears a U.S. and a state flag. “I put a Kentucky state flag out there for them.” Some markers share more than just names, birth and death dates.

Engle stops before the grave of William Keiper, whose stone depicts a cabin, elk, pines and coyotes. “What was important to this man was nature. He had his cabin out in the woods. He had a lot of game, the dove of peace, the howling of coyotes. … I’m sure he treasured that.” Much has been accomplished since Engle took on the job of caretaker. He’s on his fourth push lawn mower from Home Depot. He doesn’t use a riding mower because he would run over, and possibly destroy, the markers and relics he regularly discovers. But there is still much to do. Engle is hoping to use ground-penetrating radar to locate more graves and uncover the reasons for several ground depressions that pock the cemetery. Researching the lives of those buried is a consuming task. But he is happy to unlock the mysteries in this small piece of ground. He doesn’t plan on walking away any time soon. On a hot day, when he needs a shady spot to rest while he’s mowing, Engle usually heads over to World War II veteran Harry T. Lee’s grave under the juniper tree. “I’ll talk to him.” He chuckles. “You have a tendency to talk to them when you’re working around them.” But he also continues to listen. There are still so many stories left to tell. When completed, Steve Engle’s research will go to the Jefferson County Historical Archives. Anyone with information about the cemetery can reach Engle at empiresge@aol.com or 303-526-0893. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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E-470 toll rates to increase in January Officials say new rates to cover operational costs, bond obligations By Darin Moriki

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The mini art show at Art Gallery 3698 features more than 100 mini paintings. The show runs until Dec. 15 and all paintings are for sale. Photo by Ashley Reimers

Gallery features art from Coloradans By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A different kind of art show is on display at Art Gallery 3698 in Westminster, one featuring more than 100 mini paintings — mini meaning nothing larger than 5-by7 inches. Artists from all over Colorado submitted up to three pieces for this year’s mini art show, offering the public an opportunity to view an interesting variety of paintings. “There are so many different mediums in this art show,” said Joyce Graf, one of the artists featured in the show and a member of the Paletteers Art Club. “The subject matter and the styles are so varied in this show. There has to be something for everyone.” A total of 143 paintings from 49 artists create a mural of art-

work on a few walls of the gallery. Each painting is for sale at a much cheaper price than a typical painting, many under $100, Graf said. The show was also juried by nationally-known local artist Peggy Stenmark. One best in show, five merit awards and five honorable mentions were awarded. Graf received a merit award for her landscape painting of Rocky Mountain National Park. “I’m always pleased to win an award, it confirms that you are working on the right direction and are improving,” Graf said. “But I do know that it was quite difficult for our judge to narrow down all the entries to find the winners because there were so many great paintings.” Graf said the mini art show is becoming more popular each year. She said for many artists this is

the first time their paintings have been in a show and it’s an opportunity for artists to try out a new medium. Because the painting itself is so small, Graf said it’s easier to create a variety of paintings in different mediums because it’s not as timeconsuming for the artists. “With a smaller painting an artist can do multiples in a new medium and find the best one,” she said. “Artists are much more willing to use their energy for a day or two rather than three weeks on a new medium.” The mini art show at Art Gallery 3698, 3698 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster, runs until Dec. 15. Hours for the gallery are 12-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information call 303487-1981.

Commuters will soon pay a little more at the tolls to use the E-470 and Northwest Parkway beltway that runs from Parker to Broomfield. The E-470 Public Highway Authority board of directors unanimously approved the implementation of a new rate schedule that will raise all tolls on the 47-mile stretch of highway by about 4 to 5 percent. License plate toll customers with two-axle vehicles passing through mainline toll plaza A, between Peoria Street and Chambers Road in Douglas County, will pay $2.95, a 15 cent increase, while EXpressToll customers will pay $2.35, a 10-cent increase. Two-axle vehicles commuters passing through the remaining four mainline toll plazas (B through E) will pay an additional 10 cents, resulting in a $3.25 charge for license plate toll customers and $2.60 charge for EXpressToll customers. Ramp tolls for two axle-vehicles will also increase by 5 cents,

resulting in a $1.30 charge for license plate toll drivers and $1.05 charge for EXpressToll customers. These new tolls will be effective on Jan. 1. Vehicles with three-axles or more pay an additional toll rate per axle. EXpressToll customers will continue to pay about 20 percent less than license plate toll customers. License plate toll customers can pay the lower rate by opening an EXpressToll account at www.expresstoll.com. E-470 finance director Stan Koniz said the increase will generate an estimated $124.8 million in revenue from toll operations — a projected $8.9 million revenue increase from this year. E-470 spokesman Dan Christopherson said the increases allow the board to cover operational costs and meet its debt service obligations to bondholders, an expenditure that will increase next year from $67.4 million to $74.9 million. He said E-470’s toll rates are a part of a finance plan approved by the E-470 Public Highway Authority in 1995. The board voted in 2010 to replace larger rate increases every three years with smaller, incremental annual rate increases that would alleviate the impact on customers’ commuting expense over time.

WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Westminster takes national honor in technology survey For a record 10th time, the city of Westminster is one of the most digitally savvy cities in the nation, according to the 2012 Digital Cities Survey, an annual study conducted by the Center for Digital Government. Westminster ranked sixth in the population category of 75,000 to 125,000. The comprehensive survey examines technology strategic planning and

evaluates how city governments are using information technology to operate efficiently while delivering quality service to their citizens. The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. Public hearing regarding Hyland Village subdivision tabled At the Nov. 12 public hearing, Westminster City

Council tabled a request regarding the Hyland Village subdivision to allow a rental multi-family use in order to allow additional time for the applicant to negotiate with existing home owners and the Home Owners Association regarding financial impacts. The item will be reconsidered at the Feb. 25 City Council meeting. Hyland Village is a 71-

acre, partially completed subdivision located on the west side of Sheridan Boulevard, north of Walmart and south of West 98th Avenue. The five-acre, multi-family site within this subdivision is currently restricted to a development marketed to individual buyers. City to celebrate season Join city staff as Westminster City Hall is illuminated with thousands of

lights during the holiday lighting ceremony on Dec. 2. From 5:30-7:30 p.m. enjoy music by local school choirs and professional choral groups, complimentary refreshments, hay rides, a bonfire, and visits with Santa Claus at city hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. For further information please contact Heather Hammarstrom at 303-6582223 or at hhammars@

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Tighe topples All life is about change and choices incumbent In a turn-around from early election results, Tighe defeats Odom By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Casey Tighe is the new 2nd District Jefferson County commissioner. The county clerk and recorder certified the votes for the 2012 General Election on Nov. 21, and the final tally put the Democratic candidate Tighe ahead of appointed incumbent John Odom by 738 votes. Tighe’s 136,164 votes gave him just enough of a cushion to avoid triggering a mandatory recount. “I’m honored by the voters of Jefferson County, and I hope I do a good job,” Tighe said last week. The race results remain close enough that Odom or the Republican Party could request a recount and accept responsibility for the costs involved.

A recount could begin as early as this week, and would be expected to take five business days. Odom could not be reached over the Thanksgiving weekend. There were several close races in Jefferson County this year, but none triggered an automatic re c o u n t . T h e county cer tified its vote results on the day before Thanksgiving. Tighe “Our elections staff performs a tremendous amount of work after Election Day to ensure that our accounting for this election balances and every eligible vote is counted,” said Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson in a released statement. Anderson’s office reported a total of 313,662 ballots were counted in this election, which is the

highest number of ballots cast in an election in Jefferson County. Turnout for this election was at 96 percent of all active registered voters. When the polls closed on election night, Odom had been in the lead by 133 votes. “I was a little worried and disappointed, but still had hope,” Tighe said. Thousands of other ballots were counted after Election Day though, including military, oversea, and provisional ballots. Those ballots provided the 871-vote swing needed to grant Tighe the win. Tighe thanked his campaign manager Audrey Kline, and the coordination of the Jeffco Democratic Party for pulling out the close win. “I also think that voters in Jefferson County really listen to what a candidate says, and not just voting the party card,” Tighe said. Tighe will be sworn in and take office in January, alongside his fellow commissioners Donald Rosier and Faye Griffin.

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Two years ago our son and his wife moved to Kansas, a nice rural area where they had a lovely home and 10 acres of pristine woods. We didn’t like to see them leave Colorado but we accepted their choice to relocate. However, as time went on the lure back to Colorado became paramount and two weeks ago they moved back. Of course we were delighted with their decision to come back to family and friends. Thanksgiving was especially wonderful knowing they are here to stay. Our neighbors are also feeling the change their son and wife made recently. It was the promotion that caused them to relocate to Texas. Of course their parents wished them well and let them go with their blessings, but lots of tears were shed. Let’s face it, it hurts. My sister and brother-in-law accepted change when one son and wife moved to Washington, D.C., and right after that another son and family moved to Wisconsin. Of course, leaving their parents and Minnesota was hard to do but once again big job promotions were the reason for the moves, almost always the reason!

I did It

As I lamented and vocalized about all this change someone said, “But Mom, you left Minnesota and chose to live in Colorado.” So I did and many times I became very homesick and missed my mom and dad. Thursdays was the day of the week that mom’s letter would arrive and I eagerly awaited for it. Then I met Bob who was from New Jersey, we were married and a new circle of life began. I still miss Minnesota, and now health issues have prevented all of my sisters and their husbands from our twice a year gathering in Myrtle Beach, S.C. It’s doubtful we will ever get all back together. The “old age” syndrome has set in and the march toward declining health has started and can’t be reversed.

Not many choices

At this point in time we are all just fortunate to be in the circle of life. But that doesn’t mean I can’t lament and rail against the ravages of old age. I know I’m losing vim and vigor when I began to think all that Christmas hoopla has to give way to a diminished preparation. Somehow, I’m just not in the mood for putting up the big tree and a house fully decorated for the holidays. Even the thought of all the candy and cookie making doesn’t entice me. Now, maybe I’ll catch the spirit and jump right in again but right now change and choice make me favor downsizing.

Hate to admit It

In a way I’m feeling a bit guilty about my lack of enthusiasm and maybe I’ll be getting it so I reserve the option to change my mind. See, I told you change and choice is all part of life. And just maybe I’ll be scurrying to do it.

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“The best holiday decoration is change being wreathed in smiles.” Main Street Memories Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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An important day in the season of giving S OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

At this time of year, you probably do not need to be reminded of the adage “it’s better to give than to receive.” Chances are, you’ve already made some headway on your holiday shopping list, perhaps starting on Black Friday, or even on Thanksgiving night. The spirit of giving is what propels these treks through malls and big-box stores. You’re buying gifts for loved ones and, as a bonus, helping to stimulate the economy. But have you checked your list twice? For those of you in a financial position to do so, we encourage you to add another name (or two) to that list — specifically that of your favorite nonprofit organiza-

OUR VIEW tion. Conveniently, there is a day set aside for doing this. Thankfully, you won’t have to wait in any lines. Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 4. Created in 2010 by Arvada-based Community First Foundation with the financial support of FirstBank, the aim is to “increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.” Touted as “24 hours to give where you live,” you can donate to your favorite nonprofits

at givingfirst.org/cogivesday. Last year, $12.8 million was distributed to 928 nonprofits, according to the Colorado Gives Day 2011 Giving Report, which can be found on the website. That dollar amount was a 46 percent increase over the inaugural event in 2010. In Jefferson County alone, more than $2 million was donated. The average donation last year was $237, but donations as small as $10 are accepted. A full 100 percent goes to the charities. And yes, your donation is taxdeductible. The causes your money can help are numerous, with more than 1,000 organiza-

tions participating. Eligible nonprofits on the list include those dedicated to helping children, animals and the environment; those looking B to fight various illnesses; those looking to g enrich our communities through promot- w ing the arts; and many, many more causes. You can search through the list of nonprofits on the website. We believe you’ll find Colorado Gives Day to be as easy and rewarding a way to give as you’ll find this holiday season. For more information, go to givingfirst. org/cogivesday, call 720-898-5900 or email givingfirst@communityfirstfoundation.org.

Be a little less selfish, focus on important gifts Some of the Denver radio stations started playing Christmas music even before Thanksgiving. The city of Northglenn had its Christmas street decorations up a week or two before Thanksgiving. The marketing blasts and extra thick Sunday Denver Post advertising supplements were launched before Black Friday. Retail stores rolled out the Christmas decorations and “pre-Black Friday specials.” And of course, Black Friday itself came like clockwork last Friday with shoppers camped out for the early bird specials. And so another Christmas shopping season is fully under way. Retailers have their hopes for a better holiday season, city government officials are expectant about sales tax revenue, kids have their Christmas gift lists prepared, churches are preparing their cantatas and Christmas Eve services, the grocery stores are stocking those seasonal goodies, mom or sister Kate is baking those special family traditional bake goods and the Christmas goose is looking worried.

and a paycheck? That would be huge toward getting our economy humming again if employers could afford to hire or re-hire even one third of that number. And then we could add an item on the list for a successful nonpartisan approach at all levels of our government on solving issues and getting America back in a solid position.

Christmas gift list Christmas morning will be here in a flash (I know you are supposed to substitute “holiday season” for “Christmas,” but I am a proud Protestant and celebrate the arrival of the Christ Child. I hope my friends and readers who are not Christians will indulge me). And what is on your Christmas gift wish list this year? How about Congress and the president solving (not avoiding or postponing) the federal government’s Fiscal Cliff debacle? It would save all of us (not just the top 1 percent income folks) some increased taxes and probably prevent our fragile economy from going backwards. Have you included jobs for the 23 million Americans who are looking for work

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International focus Or how about Israel and Palestine settling their differences once and for all? Ha, I know that is a long shot, but perhaps they could at least stop bombing each other and killing innocent people and children. Or let’s ask for world peace which would include the above situation along with the Afghan War, the continued killings in Iraq and the murdering in African countries by war lords.

Killing diseases Or we could ask for a cure for all types of cancer which would save so many loved ones and friends from a terrible fight. Or we could include on our list a cure

for Alzheimer’s disease, which is another awful disease for both the individual and the family. Or how about asking for a cure for HIV Aids? That would be especially monumental in Africa where so many children lose their parents to this disease.

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Those new whiz bang smart phones, e Xbox games, the gazillion inch HD TVs, I latest fashions and perhaps even a new D Mercedes or Beamer for the high rollers will be purchased for Christmas. d Don’t call me Scrooge or Humbug Bill as d I love to give and receive Christmas presents just like you. w But at the same time, we could elevate t our focus on the real important gifts we o wish for our community, our country, our t world. v d Bill Christopher is former city manager s of Westminster and used to represent Dis- B trict J on the RTD board of directors. f u h a I I b

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Storey reflects on journey Jeffco DA Scott Storey steps down, takes a look back

‘I’ve loved every minute of it. It’s been an incredible honor.’

By Glenn Wallace

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Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey will step down at the end of the year. After being elected in 2004, the Colorado native is term limited. Storey spoke to Colorado Community Media recently, to talk about his career as he steps aside to let the newlyelected Pete Weir take the wheel. What follows is a slightly condensed version of that interview. CCM: When you first went to law school, it was to help out the family business, which was building. But then you clearly became focused on criminal prosecution. How did that change happen? Storey: “I thought geeze, I went to law school for five years, to do just business law? I wanted to take six months to a year, and get trial work out of my system. That was agreeable to everybody in the family, so I went down to the El Paso DA’s office. After six months I was in district court with a felony docket. My first felony jury trial was a girl. She had a difficult time — there wasn’t the kind of child of victim resources there are today — and was very reluctant to testify. Her dad was very sexually abusive to her for many years. But she testified. I think the turning point for me was when she got up there and testified for hours. She came up to me afterwards and said, “Scott, I did it.” It transformed me. I never did go back to my business. CCM: Did you get the

Outgoing Jeffco DA Scott Storey

Outgoing Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey.

conviction? Storey: Yeah … she did. I stumbled along, but she’s the one that got the conviction. CCM: You started working here in Jeffco DA’s office 23 years ago. What eventually led you to run for district attorney? Storey: Dave Thomas was term limited. I think part of it was having management experience from the construction business. I had a passion for the office, and felt like maybe I could do a better job than some of the candidates. I’d never even run for student councils, so I didn’t know what I was doing. I was very lucky to have very good mentors help me through. CCM: What has it been like to hold the office of DA? Storey: I’ve loved every minute of it. It’s been an incredible honor. I never set out to be an elected official but I feel blessed every day. I love it. I think I’ve been good at it. I’ve accomplished a lot. It’s bittersweet, because of term limits I can’t finish some of the things I’ve started. CCM: What are some of the cases that you’re proud of?

Storey: The DeWild case (in trial) right now. That’s a cold case that we started a task force for. Frankly, I made a promise to Heather DeWild’s family that she would have justice before I was done. Then there was the victim Rose Moniak, a senior citizen who worked for the shuttles.

One of her customers … dragged her around the corner and just kicked her. She should have died. I personally prosecuted that because I was outraged. CCM: Programs you’re proud of? Storey: The Power Against Fraud program teaches people how to stay

safe. Coming from that, I started the Elder Abuse Unit. We have now the only dedicated elder abuse unit in Colorado. I decided to start another specialized unit, Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations. We nicknamed it Cheezo, and that’s the name

of the mascot. We’ve probably arrested upwards of 600 predators. But the bigger effort of that is our prevention program. We go out to schools and talk about internet safety and cell phone safety. CCM: What will you do now? Storey: Pete has asked me to stay on, to supervise some of the programs I’ve started. I will not be a policy maker though. He’s better qualified than I am anyway. I hope to try some cases … if I remember how. And no, I’m never going to run for anything else.

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Coach Karl clearly cares

The Arvada Center’s production of “Miracle on 34th Street” follows the same story as the classic film in which Kris Kringle has to convince Doris (Lauren Sheely), Susan (Regan Fenske) and Fred (Jody Madaras) that he is real. Photos by P. Switzer

Old story, new ‘Miracle’ Arvada Center takes a classic back to its roots By Clarke Reader

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here are certain stories that almost every theater uses to kick off its holiday season, and the Arvada Center is hosting one of them on its main stage. “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” will play at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Dec. 23, bringing the classic tale to a whole new generation of theater-goers. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The musical is based on the classic film, and follows much of the same storyline, according to the director of the show,

Gavin Mayer. When the show was first created in 1963 it was called “Here’s Love” but over the years that has evolved into the title we now know it by. “From Thanksgiving to Christmas is my favorite time of year, so it’s been great to create that for other people,” Mayer said. “It’s hard not to have a good time working on a Christmas play.” The story follows the real Kris Kringle, who shows up in New York City, and gets hired to play Santa Claus at the Macy’s department store. Realizing that his holiday has become overrun with commercialism and cynicism, he sets about convincing the store’s special events director, Doris Walker, and her daughter, Susan, that he is the real St. Nick. Even though the play is supposed to take place during the 1960s when it was written, Mayer decided to go back and create the look and feel of 1949 when the film takes place.

Kris Kringle (Erick Devine) comes to New York City to remind the city about the spirit of the season.

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“Around this time of year people are looking to capture those feelings and ambience of that period of time,” he said. “So, we based our design on a vintage New York postcard to create a romantic, idealized 1940’s New York.” Mayer credits everyone who worked on set and costume design with putting forth great effort in creating that idealized time. Of course, the story is only going to be as good as its Kris Kringle, and that’s a role Erick Devine takes very seriously. “There are kids in the show, and there will be kids in the audience, and it’s a huge responsibility because I’m that guy,” he said. “Also, every night it’s someone’s first show, and I’m responsible for helping to bring them back to the theater.” Devine said he saw the show during its original run in New York, and he has performed in it, but this is his first time playing Kris Kringle. “It’s just amazing how they’re recreating that magic,” he said. “I love that they’re bringing back to the 40s, and they’ve done some amazing choral work bringing back those creamy harmonies of the era.” The show is very family friendly, and Mayer said he hopes that it’ll be the show that gets people’s holiday season going. “This is a show that hasn’t really been done in the area recently, and so we’re hoping that theatergoers will use it to kick-off their holidays.” For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or go online to www.arvadacenter.org.

Talk a little NBA b-ball while sidling up to Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl during a charity breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Coohills, 1400 Wewatta St. Space is limited, so RSVPs are requested by Nov. 30 to dbravo@progressivehealthcenter.org or by calling 303-788-9399. Cost is $28 per person. The event is part of Colorado Gives Day 2012, where residents have 24 hours to give where they live. The Coach Karl breakfast proceeds will support the Progressive Health Center and Cancer Care Initiative on Colorado Gives Day. Coloradans will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits throughout the state. Last year, $12.8 million was distributed to Colorado nonprofits. Progressive Health Center and Cancer Care Initiative raised $36,000 and won an award for The Largest Percentage Increase In Dollars raised. The organization’s goal for 2012 is to increase that amount by 10 percent. Progressive Health Center uses donations to help uninsured/underserved patients; for education programs and for general operating funds. The Cancer Care Initiative helps with patient navigation, pain management, survivorship and integrative medicine. Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your favorite charities through the website www. GivingFirst.org, an online giving resource featuring every nonprofit participating in Colorado Gives Day. One hundred percent of your donation will come to the charity you choose. When you give online anytime on Dec. 4, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund. Donate online at www.givingfirst.org/ progressivehealthcenter anytime during the 24-hour period of Dec. 4 to “Give Where You Live.”

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For the 20th year in a row, Metro Taxi drivers volunteered to bring meals to residents in need by delivering food from the legendary Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving program. Metro Taxi Denver drivers assisted the Epworth Foundation’s annual Denver Feed a Family Thanksgiving program by delivering more than 1,800 food baskets to Denver residents unable to leave their homes. At midnight prior to our traditional turkey day, three city blocks surrounding Epworth United Methodist Church, 3401 High St., closed to set up a giant assembly line for Thanksgiving food baskets. After hundreds of volunteers sorted and packed the food that Walmart had donated and hauled in, volunteer drivers from Metro Taxi began delivering food baskets to the elderly and shut-ins. The drivers navigated more than 120 routes and made more than 1,800 deliveries to needy residents in northeast Denver who would otherwise not have had access to the donations. “This is not a business decision for us, this is simply the right thing for us to do and we are so proud of our drivers who step up to help their neighbors,” Metro Taxi Denver Operations Manager Bobby Parker continues on Page 18

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Bet you didn’t know that Santa’s crew is all-female! Male reindeer shed their antlers at the end of the mating season in early December. Females, on the other hand, keep their thinner antlers throughout the winter. If all the historic depictions of Santa and his team of reindeer are to be believed, then it is the girls who are pulling the jolly fat man and his goods through the winter skies. And here’s another reason for the female theory: Male reindeer carry as little as five percent body fat when Christmas rolls around, having lost much of their fatty storage during the mating season. Female reindeer, however, enter winter carrying about 50 percent body fat. This natural insulator, which can be a couple of inches thick on their rumps, keeps the female reindeer nice and toasty as they travel through the world in temperatures that can reach as low as minus 45 degrees

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topper, Âž ton, 61K miles $4,000 1972 gold International pickup with topper, Âž ton, 2WD, senior owned, great condition, 60,555 miles, $4,000. 719-687-7669

machine $30 CD Player/AM/FM Radio/Tape Player 2 speakers $40 (303)806-0232 New, 36", HEAVY DUTY, sliding patio door, cost $125, asking $85. Fits heights 79 1/4-81 1/4." Rt or L mount. Massage/chiropractor table, $45. New hand crank/solar radio, $20 ($40 at store). 303 688-9171 520-7880

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Westminster man faces 16 counts on child pornography Staff Report

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A Westminster man is facing life in prison after being indicted for child pornography. Gregory Hopson, 42, was charged with production, transportation, receipt and possession of child pornography. He is in federal custody without bond. On Oct. 24 Hopson was charged in a 16-count indictment. He made his first appearance on Nov. 15 in federal court. He is currently serving a sentence at the Colorado Department of Corrections for violat-

ing the terms of his probation imposed as a result of a 2000 Boulder County conviction for sexual assault on a child. According to the indictment, Hopson allegedly enticed and coerced a person under the age of 18 to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions of that conduct. The indictment also alleges that Hopson knowingly transported and received child pornography that had been shipped and transported in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce. The indictment also alleges that Hopson owned a computer disk and other material that contained images of child pornogra-

phy. “Mr. Hopson allegedly took advantage of a minor for the purpose of producing child pornography,” said Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer. “As charged, this conduct represents the very worst in our society.” United States Attorney John Walsh said prosecuting people who sexually exploit children in order to produce child pornography is critical not just to put the predator in prison, but it is also vital to protect children who are victims of the production. If convicted of any of the eight counts of production of child pornography, Hopson faces not less than life in federal prison, as

well as a fine of up to $250,000, per count. If convicted of any of the two counts of transportation of child pornography or the four counts of receipt of child pornography, Hopson faces not less than 15 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $250,000, per count. If convicted of either of the two counts of possession of child pornography, Hopson faces not less than 10 years and not more than 20 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $250,000, per count. This case is being investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations.

YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/NOV. 29 CHOICE ENROLLMENT Arvada West High School Choice Enrollment Night is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Arvada West Auditorium. Meet the teachers, counselors and administrators, hear an overview of the programs, classes, activities and athletics; tour the building; and have questions answered. Choice enrollment night is for students who live outside the Arvada West attendance boundaries. Choice enrollment applications are available at http://www.jeffcopublicschools. org/enrollment or call 303-982-1303. HEALTH SCREENINGS Residents in and around Westminster

can be screened for risk of stroke and osteoporosis on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Highland Baptist Church, 9185 Utica St., Westminster. Screenings take 60-90 minutes. For information, or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www. lifelinescreening.com. Registration is required.

CASA 101 Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield counties plans a CASA 101 information session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Anythink Library, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Pizza will be provided by CASA supporter Marco’s Pizza. CASA staff members and volunteers will speak with guests about the program, as well as help those interested in becoming a volunteer. Visit www.casa17th.org or call Amy Shamburg at 303-655-3927. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/NOV. 29-30 MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Man of La Mancha” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call the Arvada Center, 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. FRIDAY/NOV. 30 HOLIDAY TEA Celebrate the holidays in style with afternoon tea, which is part of the Festive Friday Series. The tea begins at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Cost is $5, and musical entertainment is included. RSVP at 303-450-8801 by Nov. 28. For ages 55 and older. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 30 TO DEC. 1, DEC. 7-8 DINNER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents “Christmas at Snowflake Lodge” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. This is a dinner show, and reservations are required. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. FRIDAY/NOV. 30 TO SUNDAY/DEC. 2 HOLIDAY CHEER Join the Creative Revolution Theatre Company for a lighthearted evening that will get you in the holiday spirit. Tickets are now on sale for “An Evening of Holiday

Cheer, Three Short Festive Plays and Caroling.” The show will run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@ gmail.com or call 720-301-4439 to reserve tickets. Shows are at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2. Visit www. creativerevolutiontheatre.org.

SATURDAY/DEC. 1 CHRISTMAS TEA Shepherd of Love Fellowship plans its Christmas tea featuring its From the Heart gift boutique. Menu includes homemade scones, tea sandwiches and specialty sweets. The tea is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield. Girls ages 10 and older welcome. RSVP at 303-469-0410 or visit www.shepherdoflove.org. CPR CLASS Learn the skills and gain the confidence to step forward in an emergency with a CPR class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and social services requirements. For ages 16 and older. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress for information on costs or to register. PRAYER SERVICE Community In Christ Church will host “An Evening of Prayer” for the children of the north Jeffco communities at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The church is at 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. With the recent tragedies in the Arvada/ Westminster area, the church will open its doors for any and all families who wish to take that time to pray, and have their children prayed for. CRAFT SHOW Christmas craft spectacular is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Broomfield Assembly, 111900 Reed St. The community event will support Sarah’s Home and women at risk for trafficking. Activities include festive crafts, baked goods, a kids’ fun corner live Christmas songs and hymns with a flash mob participants from Nativity will be worshiping and taking a stand through dance. We will also have information from the community offering resources for children safety. Call Sandy at 303-466-9561or broomfieldag.org. BLOOD DRIVE Calvary Community Baptist Church Community

Blood Drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 inside Bonfils’ bus at 11980 Irma Drive, Northglenn. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Georgia Mueller at 303-963-5790 or bgasmuller@comcast.net.

HOLIDAY TEA McIlvoy House will have its holiday tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. The menu includes delectable delicacies for the holiday season. Paid reservation required. Space is limited. Call the McIlvoy House, 303-431-1261 or stop by the house to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/DEC. 1-2

available. All ages; under 12 must bring adult.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Enjoy a classic Christmas celebration while helping promote a love of books in children at the Olde Fashioned Christmas and Rudolph’s Reading Raffle from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway. Rudolph and Santa will be there and visitors can have photos taken with them. Holiday gifts, baked good, food, decorations and stocking stuffers will be for sale. Nancy Storm will play Christmas music on an antique piano and the Northland Chorale and the Sunshine Girls musical youth group will make special appearances. Kids will receive a book as part of the reading raffle, which is sponsored by Northglenn Build a Generation. Call Mayor Joyce Downing, 720-232-4402 or email nhpf1999@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 5

SUNDAY/DEC. 2 BLOOD DRIVE Crossing Church of the Nazarene Community Blood Drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, inside Bonfils’ bus at 3501 W. 104th, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org. SUNDAY/DEC. 2, JAN. 6 50TH ANNIVERSARY Northglenn United Methodist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Jan. 6. On Dec. 2, which is the 50th anniversary of the first church service, the Rev. Bill Youngblood and his wife, Betty, will be at the church service. Youngblood was the first pastor of NGUMC. Services begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 6 is 50th anniversary Sunday, also called “Remembering our Beginning Charter Sunday.” From January through April, former pastors will preach on various Sundays. A summer celebration is planned in June. Present members, former members, neighbors and friends of the church are invited to any and all of these events. TUESDAY/DEC. 4 LIFETREE CAFÉ Hollywood director Tom Shadyac, best known for “Ace Ventura,”“The Nutty Professor,”“Patch Adams,” “Bruce Almighty” and “I Am,” will discuss how he simplified his life in an exclusive filmed interview, presented at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St. in Arvada. Admission is free, and snacks and drinks are available. TUESDAY TO Friday/Dec. 4-7, Tuesday to Monday/Dec. 11-17 CRAFT WORKSHOPS Make great gifts for the holidays at upcoming do it yourself holiday card and craft workshops. Cost is $5 per hour for space, resources, instruction and inspiration to create using repurposed materials. Cards and paper crafts are Dec. 4-7 and fabric crafts are Dec. 11-17. Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. at 5927 Miller St., Arvada. Sliding scale and work trades

MUSICAL SHOW Get in the holiday spirit at “Holly Follies: A Musical Review,” featuring dazzling footwork and costumes of the local Rockyette dancers and festive music of the Notable Choir at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Delectable desserts follow the performance. Call 303-425-9583. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Come join Christmas carols and enjoy a Christmas trivia contest on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection Christmas luncheon. Wear your special Christmas sweater - there will be prizes for acategories like prettiest sweater and funniest sweater. Martha Fellure will speak on “Joy to the World … But What About Me?” A ham luncheon catered by Black-Eyed Pea will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Invite a friend or relative to come with you and be entertained and inspired. The cost of the luncheon and program is $15. For reservations call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Please include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery. WRITING WORKSHOP Join author and speaker Preethi Burkholder for a workshop on “How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book/Memoir” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Long Peak Ave. High schoolers, college students, working adults and seniors are welcome. The fee is $12. Call the senior center directly at 303-651-4811. Contact Preethi Burkholder at pb2013@yahoo.com. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 5, DEC. 19 WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village in Westminster presents a series of monthly events featuring expert speakers on a variety of educational and entertaining topics. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for reservations and directions. Lectures begin at 2; come early for refreshments and fellowship. For information, call 303-424-4828. Upcoming topics: DEC. 5: “The Olympics,” presented by Grace Jividen Truesdale. Grace Jividen was a member of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Judo Team and placed seventh at the 1992 summer games in Barcelona. DEC. 19: “Paris: Biography of a City,” presented by Active Minds. We will trace the city’s history from its Celtic origins through modern times.

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We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!

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McBride said. “We have people on staff here who have been helping feed families through the Daddy Bruce Thanksgiving program for 20 years. The giving spirit of Daddy Bruce Randolph that the Epworth Foundation carries on is an important tradition to the community and to our company.” For more information on Metro Taxi, visit www.metrotaxidenver.com. To learn more about the Epworth Foundation, the history of the Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving tradition, and to donate to the cause next year, visit www.epworthfoundation.org.

Bowled over

After hurdling numerous stumbling

blocks, Punch Bowl Social, the muchanticipated diner and bowling alley from Denver restaurateur Robert Thompson, has finally opened at First Avenue and Broadway in the former Big Lots building. The opening night event included live music by The Epilogues, with the ticket take going to Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Colorado. Tickets were purchased at www. punchbowlsocial.com for $15 to cover the charity donation and entertainment. “We are proud to bring PBS to the Baker District and launch it in conjunction with such a worthy charity as Big Brothers and Big Sisters,” Thompson said. The 24,000-square-foot bar, diner, bowling alley and coffeehouse also includes pingpong, marbles, deck-shuffle, shuffleboard, darts, pinball, foosball, pool tables, board games and a wall of throwback video games.

Punch Bowl is open daily starting at 6 a.m. for the coffee shop, breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to midnight, happy hour 2-6 p.m. and a late-night menu till 2 a.m. More information at www.punchbowlsocial.com.

ticipating restaurants and breweries, and tickets, go to http://www.wheretoeat.in/ calendar/63/29-2012-Denver-Bacon-andBeer-Festival. The event is brought to you by @eatboston, Forkly and Denver Off the Wagon.

Beggin’ for bacon

After a warm weather delay, which produced unfavorable ice conditions, Lakewood’s Belmar has opened The Rink at Belmar. Updated rink schedule and hours are available at www.belmarcolorado.com.

Denver’s first Bacon and Beer Festival takes place from 2:30-5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Mile High Station. Denver-area restaurants will off fabulous bacon-based dishes for attendees to sample along with beers from amazing breweries. Proceeds will benefit Metro CareRing and Project Angel Heart. The event is supported by Whole Foods Market and American Homestead Bacon. For more information on all par-

Did you know?

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Key characteristics needed to move on I recently wrote a column laying out some characteristics I thought would be important if there was going to be any hope of healing the rifts in this country. I acknowledged that there was the possibility I was making too much of it, but then I saw one more astonishing statistic that seems to support my thesis: After this election, there are now 37 states that have one-party rule, including Colorado. So while the Democrats in Washington are going to need to pull in at least a little Republican support to get things done, that sort of outreach is not the case in more than two-thirds of the states. In other words, the need for those in power to learn how to play well with others is all but nonexistent in the states; so, there’s little reason to think that Washington will get better in time. But that shouldn’t deter us from trying to find a better way forward. I’d hate to think the only way I was going to feel like I got along with my neighbors was to move to Texas. So, following on my suggestion that Truth and Service are necessary, here goes a few more characteristics that I think might be useful going forward. Generosity — most people think of gen-

erosity as the impulse to give something away. So let’s give this away — the benefit of the doubt. The Right thinks the Left wants to collapse the American system so that they can move in with the European social state; the Left thinks the Right only wants to protect the obscene wealth of the 1 percent, and to do it on the backs of the other 99 percent. Can we, maybe, give each other the benefit of the doubt? Is it possible that both sides actually want what is best for the country, but that they disagree on what that would be and how to get there? Must we always assign the other side nefarious motive? I know that makes it easier to demonize the other side to win elections, but it really doesn’t do a lot to move the country for-

ward or to keep it together. Transparency — The American system works best when the governed know what the governing class is doing, if for no other reason then that it prevents corruption. But hidden agendas, lies, spin and obfuscation have become the norm lately. Whether it’s administration people repeatedly pushing a story that is obviously false regarding Benghazi, or candidates carefully dodging questions while getting caught on telephone-cameras telling donors what they really think, transparency is practically a thing of the a bygone era. Here’s an idea: everybody say what you actually mean, what you really think, and what you actually intend to do, and then let’s have a legitimate contest of ideas. Accountability — Here’s the tough one. When your candidate fails on any measure of what a good, honest public servant should be doing, will you withhold your support for them? To illustrate what’s so tough about this one, consider this: Jesse Jackson Jr. left Congress in June, missed more than 200 votes, had health problems and campaign finance scandals, and made exactly zero public appearances in his re-election bid. Yet, for some reason, his constituents re-

elected him by a 4-1 margin. That’s not accountability, that’s aristocracy. That’s why we keep having the childish partisan bickering in Congress — because too many in Congress are in “safe” districts and never have to try to see another point of view. If the voters stopped accepting that from their representatives, maybe we would see some change. I know these are all pipe dreams; I don’t expect things to get any better any time soon. There are too many systemic incentives for the status quo, at least as far as the elected class goes. But maybe we can start something new, built around some of the ideas I’ve presented. And then, someday, when they build a giant fence around Washington, D.C., we can start over, remembering that disagreements can be the starting point of brilliant solutions, if we don’t let them tear us apart. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

COMING SOON:

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COMING SOON/DEC. 7-9, DEC. 14-16

JAN. 16: “South Africa: Journey from

THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Nouveau Colorado presents the traditional family holiday favorite “The Nutcraker” Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free parking available on-site. Order tickets online at www.bncdance.com or call 303-4665685.

Apartheid,” presented by Active Minds. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, and its journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid’s end in 1994.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/DEC. 7 NOEL NORTHGLENN Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves for Noel Northglenn from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Santa will turn on the city’s holiday lights, and an indoor fair will take place in the gym, with refreshments and activities for children and free pictures with Santa. Back Beat, an Adams County youth band, will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Denver Municipal Band and the Northland Chorale. The Northglenn Senior Organization will have its annual baked sale starting at 1 p.m. Canned goods, new toys and gently used clothing will be collected for those who need them. Call Jeanette Sanchez at 303-450-8935 or email jsanchez@northglenn.org.

COMING SOON/DEC. 7-8 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Kick off the holiday season with Tidings of Joy, a Christmas concert and gift auction, starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The Colorado Repertory Singers will share a variety of Christmas songs and carols, and guest artists will perform seasonal Celtic folk. Enjoy free refreshments and find holiday gifts at the silent auction. For information or to buy tickets, visit www.coloradorepertorysingers.org.

COMING SOON/DEC. 8 SANTA BREAKFAST Bring the entire family for a pancake breakfast with Santa and a puppet show at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. An adult must accompany children. Both adults and children ages 3 and over must pay.Children 2 and under are free, but still need to register. No tickets are sold at the door. Register with payment ($5 per person) by Dec. 5. Call 303-425-9583.

11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Awards given to the top three in each division, and a finisher medal for everyone. Visit www.alloutmultisport.com.

COMING SOON/DEC. 9 CHAMBER CHOIR St. Martin’s Chamber Choir performs “Lo, How a Rose!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Visit www.stmartinschamberchoir.org or call 303-298-1970 for information and tickets. VISIT BETHLEHEM Take your

family back in time with “A Night In Bethlehem!” from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Westminster Christian Church, 3575 W. 96th Ave. You’ll taste, see, and smell what daily life was like when Jesus was born. You will find shops and activities for kids of all ages. Call 303-466-0622.

CONCERT YE Wanton Singers are bring-

ing their unique vocals to celebrate the season at Arvada Mennonite Spirit of Joy Church of the Brethren for the Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome. Come at 9:30 for refreshments. The church is at 5927 Miller St., Arvada.

Heart group from Risen Savior Lutheran Church welcomes all seniors ages 55 and older to the monthly potluck at noon Wednesday, Dec. 12. The theme for the day is “Food for FISH.” If you are able, bring your gifts for those in need and help provide food and personal care items for FISH of Broomfield County. Guest speaker will be Karen Steele from FISH. No RSVP necessary. Risen Savior Lutheran Church is at 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield.

COMING SOON/DEC. 13 AUDITION NOTICE Auditions for Creative Revolution Theatre Company’s upcoming murder mystery dinner theater production of “The Matchmaker’s Date with Murder” are from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at North Valley Tech Center, Suite C1, Thornton. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to set up an appointment. Roles are for adults and teens ages 16 and older. Rehearsals will be the week of Jan. 7, and the show is Feb. 8-9 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton.

through Friday through Dec. 6 to LifeSource Health Partners, 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.theactioncenterco.org or www.LifeSourceHP.com or call 303-9343600. Toys should be for boys and girls ages infant to 12 years.

RECURRING/WEDNESDAYS, THROUGH DEC. 12 HULA DANCE Hula dancers tell stories with their hips and hands as they sway to smooth Hawaiian music. Join this adult class that meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays from through Dec. 12 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-4259583. Register in advance. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 14

or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for information.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 21 HELP SANTA North Metro Fire Rescue District will accept donations of new or gently-used children’s coats and long pants as well as other cold weather wear or gift cards to purchase coats and pants for A Precious Child Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides basic essentials to disadvantaged and displaced children living in the North Metro area. Donations will be collected until Dec. 21 and can be dropped off at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Headquarters or fire stations. Contact 303-452-9910 or smulligan@ northmetrofire.org for details.

RECURRING EVENTS

TOY COLLECTION New Dawn Chiropractic & Accupuncture is an official collection site for this year’s U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. New Dawn will accept new and unwrapped toys through Dec. 14. Donors will receive a 25 percent discount. New Dawn is at 7597 W. 66th Ave., Suite 201, Arvada. Call 303-420-7707 or visit www. newdawndc.com.

THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show through Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 23

ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP Home Instead Senior Care is offering a free educational workshop for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The workshop will cover how to manage behaviors, learn engagement skills and how to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. The workshop is from 8 a.m. to noon at Saturday, Dec. 8, at Home Instead Senior Care, 6191 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. RSVP at 303-463-1900.

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RECURRING/THROUGH FALL

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RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 27

BLOOD DRIVE Ten West at Westmoor Technology Park Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Westmoor Technology Park, 10155 Westmoor Drive, Building 3 Suite 140, Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or www.bonfils.org.

HOMEWORK HELP Free drop-in homework center is open 3-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays at the Westminster Public Library, 7392 Irving St., Westminster. Call 303-658-2306 or visit www.westminsterlibrary.org.

MINI SHOW Art Gallery 3698, 3998 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster, will host its fourth annual mini show through Dec. 15. Call 303-487-1981.

RUN/WALK ALL-OUT Multisport

COMING SOON/DEC. 12

HOLIDAY SHOW The Broomfield Art Guild’s holiday show, “Inside/Outside,” runs through Dec. 27 at the Broomfield Auditorium Lobby, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. All artwork will be for sale and can be viewed from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Holiday gift items such as cards and jewelry will also be for sale. For information, see broomfieldartguild.org.

presents the Fa La La 5K & 5M, a USATF sanctioned run/walk presented in support of Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, is Dec. 8 at Stenger Soccer Complex,

MONTHLY POTLUCK The Young at

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 6 TOY DRIVE LifeSource is launching a toy drive to benefit The Action Center Santa Shop. Drop off new toys in original packaging from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 16 PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” through Dec. 16 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-422-4090

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OUT OF BOUNDS BY THE NUMBERS

As part of our preview process for the upcoming basketball season, we asked local coaches to list the top five teams in the state. Here is the results of our coaches poll:

CLASS 5A BOYS

1. Denver East 2. Grandview 3. Cherokee Trail 4. Highlands Ranch 5. Regis Jesuit

CLASS 5A GIRLS

1. Regis Jesuit 2. Highlands Ranch 3. ThunderRidge 4. Horizon 5. Grandview

CLASS 4A BOYS 1. Lewis-Palmer 2. Broomfield 3. D’Evelyn 4. Valor Christian 5. Sand Creek

CLASS 4A GIRLS 1. Broomfield 2. Pueblo West 3. Sand Creek 4. Valor Christian 5. Windsor

Boys basketball previews 2012-13 By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com This season may see quite a few boys squads in the area rebuilding and reloading with talent. Even Standley Lake, which advanced to the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs, return only two players with varsity experience. Teams like Mountain Range and Jefferson Academy may surprise a few teams.

CLASS 5A HORIZON HAWKS

COACH: Chad Wilson 2011: 8-15 overall, 5-11 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jake Ralphs, Sr., G, 6-0; Dillion Harshman, Sr., G, 6-; Chad David, Sr., F, 6-1. OUTLOOK: With a strong senior class the Hawks look to improve on last season’s record. They return their top three scorers, but don’t have a lot of size in the post.

LEGACY LIGHTNING

COACH: Gunnar Johnson 2011: 7-17 overall, 7-9 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Mitch McCall, Sr., G, 6-1; Eyo Mengist, Jr, G, 6-0; Nico Ball, Jr., PG, 5-7. OUTLOOK: It could be a tough year for the Lightning. They don’t have a lot of experience or a lot of size. Legacy’s success will depend on how Ball can handle the load at point guard. MOUNTAIN RANGE MUSTANGS COACH: Jim Mason 2011: 2-21 overall, 1-15 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jacob Taylor, 6-7, Sr.; Austin Quaratino, 5-10, Sr.; Tanner Waufle, 5-11, Sr. OUTLOOK: After a disappointing season last year the Mustangs should bring a competitive team this season, led by 6-foot7 Taylor in the post. Taylor twice went for 20 points last season and also had eight double-doubles.

NORTHGLENN NORSE

GAME OF THE WEEK FOOTBALL

Class 5A State Championship No. 3 Cherokee Trail (12-1) vs. No. 4 Valor Christian (11-2), 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Sports Authority Field at Mile High The Eagles, winners of 11 straight games, stand just 60 minutes away from their firstever 5A state title, and fourth-straight overall. They’ve won all four of their playoffs games by 30-plus points, three by more than 40.

COACH: Kevin Knudson 2011: 12-12 overall, 7-5 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jordan Radebaugh, Sr., G; Derrick DeLaTorre, Jr., G; Angel Casares, Sr., G. OUTLOOK: The Norse will be replacing most of last season’s squad, after graduating eight seniors - including the team’s top two scorers. Jordan Radebaugh returns to offer help on the perimeter, he also was one of the team’s top rebounders and led the squad in steals.

POMONA PANTHERS

COACH: Brian Zehnder 2011: 9-14 overall, 4-12 Jeffco League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Mitch Colin, Sr., G, 5-11; Justo Camara, Sr., G, 6-0. OUTLOOK: Last season Pomona was a team in transition. They played 19 different players throughout the season, finishing seventh in 5A Jeffco. They are now hoping that experience will turn into more wins this season. But they will have to do it without graduated Alex Welsh and his 21-point per game average. That means senior Mitch Colin and junior Justo Camara will have to go from role players to key players.

STANDLEY LAKE GATORS

COACH: Mike Puccio 2011: 16-9 overall, 10-6 Jeffco League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Dylan Critchfield, Jr., C, 6-6; Marcus Asmus, Jr., F; Mario Spears Jr., Sr, G, 6-0. OUTLOOK: It will be a rebuilding year for the Gators after they lost their top six scorers last season - including Brandon Applehans, who averaged 23 points. Standley Lake will have size, with three 6-6 players in the post. Critchfield and Asmus are the only returning players with varsity experience.

Jacob Taylor, a 6-foot-7 senior for Mountain Range, returns this year to lead the Mustangs into the new season. Photo by File photo

THORNTON TROJANS

COACH: Sercan Fanerci 2011: 4-18 overall, 2-10 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Samuel Shumate, Sr., G/F, 6-1; Romeo Brewer, Sr., C, 6-6; Isaiah Hardy, Sr., F, 6-1. OUTLOOK: The Trojans will have a brand new team after a disappointing year on the court last season. Shumate will carry the load after averaging 8.8 points last season and scored in double figures in 12 games last season - including leading the squad with 14 points in its win over Wheat Ridge.

WESTMINSTER WOLVES

COACH: Jim Montijo 2011: 5-18 overall, 5-7 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Berto Loera Martinez, Sr., G, 6-1; Patrick Wilson, Sr., G, 5-11; Jordan Thompson, Sr, 5-10; Anthony Sarno, Jr., 6-1. OUTLOOK: With a senior-heavy squad the Wolves are looking at a playoff run. Loera Martinez is the lone returning varsity player and will guide Westminster’s squad, while Sarno is expected to be the Wolves goto scorer.

CLASS 4A SKYVIEW WOLVERINES

COACH: Paul Barringer 2011: 14-10 overall, 7-5 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Marcus Arnold, Sr., SF, 6-3; Cory Wilson, Jr., PG, 5-8; Olufisayo Awolaja, Jr., 6-5. OUTLOOK: After an impressive 2011 campaign the Wolverines will have to reload and replace their top weapons from last season - including Sergio Lara (22.0

points, 9.9 rebounds) and Steven Shannon (15.3 points, 7.3 assists). Awolaja is the top returning rebounder and Wilson will takeB over at point guard. The Wolverines willP also be switching to the Colorado 7 League this season, and welcome back veteran coach Paul Barringer, who led Skyview to some of its greatest seasons during his first tenure with the team.

CLASS 3A HOLY FAMILY TIGERS

COACH: Pete Villecco 2011: 16-11 overall, 5-4 Metropolitan League PLAYERS TO WATCH: David Sommers, Jr., G, 6-1; Chuck Hollwedel, Sr., PG, 5-10; Devlin Granberg, Jr., F, 6-2. OUTLOOK: The Tigers aim to match last season’s playoff run which ended at the Final Four. Sommers and Hollwedel are the only two returning starters, but Granberg also saw time last season.

JEFFERSON ACADEMY JAGUARS COACH: Mark Sharpley

2011: 11-13 overall, 3-6 Metropolitan League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Bryson Sharpley, Jr., F, 6-6; Brody Hornaday, Sr., SF/SG, 6-4; Peter Concepcion, Sr., PG, 5-11 OUTLOOK: The Jaguars will look to build on last season’s success, which ended in the second round of the state playoffs. They return a lot of size and also their top two scorers from last year, Sharpley (13.0 points) and Hornaday (10.0). Sharpley also led the squad in rebounding (9.5), steals (1.3) and blocks (3.4).

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Young Gators squad to rely on size Asmus, Critchfield give Standley Lake advantage in post By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com

Standley Lake’s Dylan Critchfield, left, and Marcus Asmus, far right, will give the Gators plenty of size this season. Photos by Jonathan Maness

WESTMINSTER - The Standley Lake basketball team won’t have much experience coming back this year, but the Gators will have plenty of size. After graduating seven seniors from last year’s squad, Standley Lake will look to build around its two 6-foot-6 post players in Marcus Asmus and Dylan Critchfield. Asmus and Critchfield, who are both juniors, are the only two players returning with varsity experience. But neither saw a lot of time last season, with Asmus playing in 12 games and Critchfield playing in two. “We are young and going to have to develop over the season,” said Critchfield. The Gators will have to replace their top five scorers from last year’s team that went 16-9, including Brandon Applehans and his 23 points a game. Asmus is the squad’s top returning scorer, but he only averaged 1.9 points last season. He scored six points against Chatfield and Pomona last season, and also pulled down four boards against Arvada West.

“We are inexperienced, but as big guys we should do pretty well,” Asmus said. “We may struggle a little bit with our guards.” Both Asmus and Critchfield spent some time at the Colorado Invitational Camp over the summer. While there Asmus showcased his versatility to play inside as well as out. He showed an ability to knock down jumpers and also proved he wasn’t afraid of playing in the paint. Critchfield, who is battling a sprained ankle going into the season, proved an ability to score in the post

and a willingness to battle for boards. Asmus also traveled to San Diego and Las Vegas over the summer to work on his game, while Crichfield went to Texas and Las Vegas. “It was good experience seeing bigger guys in other states,” Asmus said. Seniors Mario Spears and Anthony Ochiato will also bring their talents from the football field to the basketball court for the Gators. Ochiato, who will play football at Northern Colorado next season, is also 6-6 and gives Standley Lake some more size in the post.

Boys Previews: Telles will lead Wildcats

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THE ACADEMY WILDCATS COACH: Ken Rutt 2011: 12-12 overall, 6-5 Frontier League

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Zach Telles, Sr., G; Alex Stone, Sr., C; Joey Ray, Jr., W. OUTLOOK: The Wildcats will go as far as Telles can take them. Telles has been playing on the varsity squad since his freshman year and provides them with a valuable shooter from the perimeter. He had five games in which he hit five treys or more and scored more than 20 points seven times last year.

THE PINNACLE TIMBERWOLVES

COACH: Lou Vullo 2011: 18-7 overall, 8-3 Frontier League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Chase Phillips, Sr., C/F, 6-4; David Pinela, Jr, F/C, 6-2; Sansom Ouk, Jr., G, 5-7. OUTLOOK: The Timberwolves will have to replace last season’s top scorers - Justin Akes (15.9) and Tieran Dysart (13.5). But Pinnacle will have Phillips returning. The 6-4 senior averaged 10.3 points and 5.5 rebounds.

CLASS 1A BELLEVIEW CHRISTIAN BRUINS Junior post player David Pinela and The Pinnacle Timberwolves hope to be a factor in the Frontier League this season. File photo

COACH: Ran Draper 2011: 4-16 overall, 2-6 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Austin Thompson, Jr., F, 6-0;

Jameson Iiams, So., G, 5-5; Allen Johnson, Jr., SG, 5-2. OUTLOOK: The Bruins don’t have a lot of size, but they do have some prolific scorers in Thompson and Johnson. The duo was the squad’s top scorers last season and provided the Bruins with a strong in-out combo. Johnson nailed 21 threes, while Thompson did most of his work in the paint.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS

COACH: Tony Perkins 2011: 13-8 overall, 6-2 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Wyatt Potter-Seymour, Sr., G, 5-7; Bryan Hodge, Sr., F, 6-3; Andrew Eichner, Sr., F, 6-0. OUTLOOK: With seven players returning with varsity experience the Crusaders are hoping to advance past the semifinals this season. Potter-Seymour provides outside shooting and Hodge’s is one of the top rebounders in Class 1A.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN BULLDOGS

COACH: Mike Durrill 2011: 4-13 overall, 3-5 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Evan Ice, Jr.; Robert Mul-

ford, So.; Michael Durrill, So. OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs are hoping last season’s experience will pan out for their young squad. Evan Ice is one of two seniors on the squad and led the team in scoring last year, despite only averaging 7.6 points a game. He also was the squad’s leading rebounder.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN EAGLES COACH: Rich Lohmiller

2011: 1-16 overall, 0-8 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Zach Schlittenhart, So., 5-8, PG; Alec Hahm, Jr., 6-2, F; Bennett Treptow, Jr., 5-10, G. OUTLOOK: It is a youth movement for the Eagles, who don’t have a single senior on their squad. The team doesn’t have a lot of experience, as Hahm is the top returning scorer after averaging 4.9 points last season.

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Smith sisters taking over lead for Legacy Duo hope to help Lightning defend state title By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com BROOMFIELD - The Legacy girls basketball team are out to defend their state title, but will have do it without 60 percent of their offense from last year. Any other year and any other team it would mean trouble, but not the Lightning. They will turn to the talented sister duo of Caitlyn and Courtney Smith in their quest for a second consecutive state title. “I think the ultimate goal every year is to win the state championship,” Courtney Smith said. “But we have to take it a game at a time and continue to improve.”

No doubt Legacy will miss the scoring tandem of Emily Glen and Kailey Edwards, who combined to average more than 32 points last season. But, the Smith sisters were no slouches last season and the duo worked diligently this summer to improve their games. “We aren’t going to able to replace them because they were such a strong group,” said Caitlyn Smith, who will play next season for Colorado School of Mines. “We just have to play to our strengths.” Caitlyn Smith, who is 6-foot2, is the Lightning top returning scorer and rebounder after averaging 8.8 points and 7.2 rebounds last season.

Sisters Caitlyn, left, and Courtney Smith, right, will lead defending champion Legacy’s repeat bid this season. Photos by Jonathan Maness While Courtney Smith started

last season as a freshman, and

improved as the season went on last season. “We are trying to be a threat from all over the floor,” Caitlyn Smith said. “Courtney is a really good shooter, but she is working on being better all-around. I’m working on improving my ballhandling skills.” Courtney Smith went for 17 points and 10 rebounds to help Legacy top Highlands Ranch 6461 in the semifinals last year. Caitlyn Smith also had 13 in the win. The duo also combined for 17 points in the title game to beat Monarch, 58-51. That moment has the sisters motivated to defend their title. “We really want to get to the same place we did last year,” Caitlyn Smith said. “It was really nice to end on a win.”

Girls basketball previews 2012-13

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com

There may not be a more competitive area for girls basketball than the MetroNorth area. Holy Family is competing for a state title nearly every year, while Legacy won its first state title last season. This year, it may be Horizon’s turn. The Hawks return Kylie Rader and are hungry for more this season after losing to Palmer in the Sweet 16.

CLASS 5A

HORIZON HAWKS

COACH: Greg Hahn 2011: 17-8 overall, 11-5 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Kaylie Rader, Sr., C, 6-4; Gabriela Jiminez, Sr., PG, 5-7; Kaleigh Paplow, So., G, 5-9. OUTLOOK: The Hawks are going to be dangerous with Rader returning to the mix. After a heartbreaking loss in the Sweet 16, Horizon will look to push further this season. The Hawks will feature six seniors and will return four of their top six scorers from last season.

LEGACY LIGHTNING

COACH: Craig Van Patten 2011: 24-4 overall, 13-3 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Caitlyn Smith, Sr., P, 6-0; Courtney Smith, So., C, 6-2; Jennifer Aicega, Sr., SG, 5-6. OUTLOOK: The Lightning will be out to defend their state title, but they will have to do it without their top two scorers from last year - Kailey Edwards and Emily Glen. Legacy will rely on the play of Caitlyn and Courtney Smith.

MOUNTAIN RANGE MUSTANGS COACH: Chyrisse Domenico

2011: 3-20 overall, 0-16 Front Range League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hope Martinez, 5-6, Sr.; Bre Fiske, 5-5, Sr.; Tory Travers, 6-1, Sr. OUTLOOK: With four returning starters the Mustangs will look to be more competitive in the tough Front Range League. Abby Birch and Fiske are the squad’s top two returning scorers.

NORTHGLENN NORSE

COACH: Holly Kesterson 2011: 4-17 overall, 3-8 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Toni Proksch, Sr., G; McKenzie Johns, Sr., C/FW; Jayia DelReal,

So., G. OUTLOOK: Proksch and Johns will have to lead the way for a young Norse squad. Proksch averaged 8.4 points last season and scored her season-best 18 points in the regular-season finale, while Johns gives Northglenn a solid post presence.

STANDLEY LAKE GATORS

COACH: Denise Lopez 2011: 13-11 overall, 8-8 Jeffco League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Haley Lopez, Sr.; Sara Shileny, Sr.; Meaghan DeHerrera, So. OUTLOOK: Denise Lopez will step in as the Gators new coach after Ron Burgin left the team to coach Boulder High School. She will have Haley Lopez and her 10.9 points and 5.2 rebounds back. Shileny will also give the team an option in the post.

THORNTON TROJANS

COACH: Matt Vigil 2011: 13-11 overall, 6-5 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Raina Castaneda, So. G; Marissa Trujillo, Sr., SG; Regina Castaneda, Sr., G. OUTLOOK: Vigil will take over a fairly talented Trojans squad. Raina Castaneda was a freshman sensation last season and will return after leading the squad with 19 points a game and also led the team with 41 treys.

WESTMINSTER WOLVES

COACH: Jim Iverson 2011: 13-9 overall, 9-2 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hannah Massey, Sr., 5-8, G; Desiree Gomez, Sr., 5-7, FW; Agustina Santistevan, Jr., 5-5, G. OUTLOOK: The Wolves will have to reload after an impressive season last year ended in the opening round of the playoffs. Westminster lost nine seniors, including the squad’s top four scorers.

CLASS 4A SKYVIEW WOLVERINES

COACH: Chris Kemm 2011: 7-16 overall, 1-10 East Metro League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Brandie Woodson, Sr., 5-6, G; Jasmine Kemm, Sr., 5-5, G; Laura Malacarne, Sr., 5-10, F; Shelby Drnovsek, Sr., 5-9, F/G. OUTLOOK: The Wolverines may struggle to start the season with both Kemm and Malacarne battling injuries. However, Skyview should be competitive on most nights due to the team’s depth.

CLASS 3A HOLY FAMILY TIGERS

COACH: Ron Rossi 2011: 22-2 overall, 9-1 Metropolitan League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Micaela Blanchard, Sr., 5-11, C; Lindsey Chavez, Jr., 5-6, G; Claudia Pena, Jr., 6-0 F. OUTLOOK: With only four varsity players returning from last season it may be a rebuilding season for the Tigers, who are usually among the best in the state. If everything falls into place this team may find itself at the top again this season.

JEFFERSON ACADEMY JAGUARS

COACH: Kevin Porter 2011: 8-13 overall, 4-6 Metropolitan League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alyson Thimsen, Jr., 5-9, G; Sara Miller, Sr., 5-8 G/F; Sayde Anderson, Sr., 5-9, G. OUTLOOK: The Jaguars return most of their players from last year, including Anderson who led the team in scoring last year. The team will also feature a pair of dangerous shooters in Miller and Abby Wilson.

THE ACADEMY WILDCATS

COACH: Mark Allen 2011: 9-15 overall, 6-5 Frontier League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alex Garcia, Jr., G/F; Jordan Bauer Jr., G/F; Jackie Wilson, Jr., G/F OUTLOOK: The Wildcats will rely on a strong junior class to be competitive this season. Garcia showed an ability to shoot the ball last season, while Bauer led the team in rebounds (6.6) and Wilson is also a marksman from behind the arc.

THE PINNACLE TIMBERWOLVES

COACH: Steve Gutierrez 2011: 16-7 overall, 10-1 Frontier League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jacey Ovalle, So., 5-6, PG; Hayley Schurr, Sr., 5-6, G; Dalia Holguin, Sr., 5-6, G. OUTLOOK: After an impressive run last season the Timberwolves will attempt to stay competitive this season - despite losing their top four scorers from last season. Ovalle and Holguin give The Pinnacle outside shooters, while Schurr is the squad’s top returning defender.

CLASS 1A BELLEVIEW CHRISTIAN BRUINS

COACH: Josh Polson 2011: 19-4 overall, 8-0 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Sydney Ahaneku,

Holy Family and junior guard Lindsey Chavez will look to return to state prominence this season. File photo

Jr.; MacKenzie Woods, Jr.; Kayla Iwahashi, Jr. OUTLOOK: The future is bright for the Bruins. With Ahaneku and Woods back to lead the way, Belleview Christian should be able to defend its league title and advance further than last season, when the Bruins lost in the regional championship.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS

COACH: Rob Pierson 2011: 10-10 overall, 5-3 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alex Quimby, Sr., 5-8, G; Rachelle Smith, Jr., 5-9, SF; Audra Worley, Sr., 5-9, G. OUTLOOK: The Crusaders lost three seniors from last season’s squad, but return their leading scorer (Quimby). Quimbly also led the team in assists, steals and threepointers.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN BULLDOGS

COACH: Larry Zimbelman 2011: 7-10 overall, 3-5 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Abby Longtine, Jr., 5-5, SG; Avonelle Halbach, Jr., 5-5, G/F; Alesja Ptselnikov, So., 5-3, G. OUTLOOK: For the Bulldogs to be competitive they will have to find a way to replace the dynamic duo of Alyssa Fajardo and Stephanie Longtine. The duo scored more 60 percent of the squad’s points last year and grabbed more than half of the team’s rebounds.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN EAGLES

COACH: Adam Frey 2011: 6-12 overall, 3-5 5280 League PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hannah Sievert, Sr., 5-11, F/C; Brittany Zemlicka, Jr., 5-4, G; Jessica Dalbotten, Jr., 5-10, F/C OUTLOOK: The Eagles young squad is a year older and should build off of last season’s record. They have seven players returning with varsity experience and only had two players graduate last season.

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Other drivers should know better Other drivers should know better. First of all, they should learn to use a turn signal. Then they need to be taught to stop tailgating, hang up the phone, slow down, speed up or just get out of the way. Grrrrrr. Other drivers should learn that they’re not the most important person on the road. Or maybe they are, as you’ll see in the new book “Driving the Saudis” by Jayne Amelia Larson, published by Free Press. Hollywood did not love Jayne Amelia Larson as much as she loved it. That was the blunt truth. For more than 10 years, through many movie-making endeavors with a few small successes, LarLarson son finally had to adPhoto by Amy J. mit that the time had come for her to find a job to pay the bills. Chauffeuring, she heard, was fun and interesting, so she applied for a position at “an exclusive high-end limo company” that catered to film stars, rock bands, and elite studio execs. It was interesting … and then came the Saudis. The screening process to become a royal driver was odd and the timeline changed often. Several times, Larson thought the job had slipped through her fingers. Eventually, though, she was hired — the only woman in the line-up of drivers for Princess Zaahira (supposedly a favorite wife), her family, and staff, as needed. It sounded like a glamorous job,

but Larson quickly learned the opposite. While male chauffeurs were allowed to wear casual clothing, she was instructed to wear long sleeves and long pants, despite L.A.’s summertime heat. She was on call 24/7 for seven weeks and had to keep her limo fully gassed at all times. She was to follow instructions to the letter, even if broke the law. Yet, despite the annoyances, Larson found a silver lining in a flock of Muslim servant girls whom she ferried to errands and eventually befriended. Irritated at the Princess’ multi-million-dollar designer-clothing budget, Larson reveled in the servants’ love of the Dollar Store. But despite the appreciation she got from seeing her life through servants eyes, there was big disappointment awaiting Larson at the end of the road … What would it be like to snag a once-in-a-lifetime job, the kind of which would give you stories to tell for the rest of your life? Read “Driving the Saudis” and be careful what you wish for. In a manner that reminded me of under-one’s-breath muttering, author Jayne Amelia Larson does a good amount of grousing. She’s obviously amazed and a little appalled at the be-

“Driving the Saudis” by Jayne Amelia Larson c.2012, Free Press $25.00 / $28.99 Canada 209 pages havior she observes, and she tries to share that sense of outrage. But this is not just a memoir about a great job with a bad spin. Look closer and you’ll see that Larson has also sprinkled in tiny joys: friendship, small gratitudes, new delights, duty and love. Yes, there’s opinionated here, but this book also contains a good story. That’s why I couldn’t put it down, and that’s why I think you’ll enjoy it, too. If you’re tired of the same old reading fare, “Driving the Saudis” is something you’ll like better.

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RECURRING/SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER SHOPPING SPREE Iddle Bits of This

& That Art Gallery, 3969 W. 73rd Ave. in the Westminster Historic Art District, plans its upcoming shopping spree for kids. All gifts are less than $10, and most are in the $3-$5 range. Starting Dec. 1, and going on every Saturday in December, from 9-11 a.m., the staff at Iddle Bits will help kids shop and wrap their gifts. They also will receive a gift for themselves, plus get cookies, drinks and Christmas stories and music. Parents can drop kids off. Reservations are appreciated. Call 720-266-5047 or visit www. iddlebitsartandgifts.com.

RECURRING/NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER NEWCOMERS CLUB The Northwest

Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcome women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. We will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369.

family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.

LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 15 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Ring Christmas Bells concert by the Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s Handbell Choirs is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Tickets required; children ages 10 and younger are free. To purchase tickets, stop by the church office during business hours or call 303-469-3521. Proceeds to benefit the Risen Savior Handbell Fund. Visit www.rslc.org.

RECURRING/THROUGH JAN. 7

LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 20

ART DISPLAY “Fresh Expressions,”

HOLIDAY PARTY Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Miramonte Lodge, 1200 Miramonte St., Broomfield. Cost is $20. The party includes snacks only; please eat dinner before attending. Call Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org.

works by Betty Grace Gibson, Mary Bass, Dianna Wilson, Becky Enabnit Silver and Ben Silver, will be on display through Nov. 30 at College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. The works also will be on display from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7 at The Ranch Country Club, 11887 Tejon St., Westminster. A reception is from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 for that display.

BLOOD DRIVE Walmart Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, inside Bonfils’ bus at 7101 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. For information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 27-28 BLOOD DRIVE Snow Fun Community Blood Drive is from10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY

LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 24

FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the

free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m.

DENTAL CARE Comfort Dental offers

Thursday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 28, inside Bonfils’ bus at 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 28 BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North/ Centura Health Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Aspen Room, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT The Broomfield

Holiday Boutique is open through Jan. 5 at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. Call 303-426-4114 or visit www.aarrivergallery.com.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Small Treasures

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LOOKING AHEAD/DEC. 16 Symphony Orchestra presents “Celebrate The Season With Song” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield. Traditional holiday will be featured with favorites by Leroy Anderson and Ralph Vaughan Williams, along with selections from Handel’s Messiah, with a 60-voice choir led by Dr. Rebecca Arendt, all conducted by music director David Brussel. Tickets available online or at the door. For information, visit www.broomfieldsymphony.org or call 303-912-1649.

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Dec. 24. For locations, see www. ComfortDental.com.

Government Legals CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on December 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following: - Amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan changing the designation on the portion of the Registry site and for a portion of the Northridge at Park Centre 3rd Replat site from Business Park to R-18 and City Owned Open Space; - The Registry Third Amended Preliminary Development Plan, and; - The Registry Official Development Plan. A multi-family development with 312 dwelling units in 8 buildings is proposed. Improvements to Federal Parkway, Park Centre Drive, 122nd Avenue and to Zuni Street are proposed. Dedication of land for public use is also proposed. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2092.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT

Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with A-1 Chipseal Company, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as 2012 Micro Surfacing & Slurry Seal Project.

Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with AquaRehab Drinking Water Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Lowell Blvd. Water Main Rehabilitation from 84th Avenue to Chestnut Lane.

Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of December, 2012, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as 2012 Striping and Pavement Marking Project.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by November 28, 2012. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 22nd day of November, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: November 23, 2012 Last publication: November 30, 2012 00026558

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by December 13, 2012. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 29th day of November, 2012. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: November 30, 2012 Last publication: December 7, 2012 00026939

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Moose killings an ‘outrageous’ incident The news report of the wanton slaughter of a cow moose and two small calves in Grand County on Wednesday, Nov. 14, was disheartening and more than disgusting. The killing of the moose family occurred in the surroundings of the Mountain Shadows Estates residential subdivision between Granby and Grand Lake. Moose were introduced in the Cowdrey area of Jackson County in north central Colorado in 1979. Bringing moose to Colorado has been one of those successful game management programs by the then Colorado Division of Wildlife. The moose have not just survived, but multiplied significantly over the 33 years with population approaching approximately 1,800 in 2012. Colorado moose do not have natural predators, such as grizzly bears and wolves as those in Canada and Alaska do. They differ from elk and deer in their diet as well. Moose do not have upper teeth and rely on lower incisors in their consumption of fruits and plants, predominately wetland aquatic plants and marsh area woody plants, mosses and lichens. By contrast, elk are grazing animals, seeking grass plants and deer are browsers relying on brush and shrub leaf plants. As a result, the three wild game species do not compete in any significant way for food. They do not have a history of competing with cattle either since cattle are grazers that consume grasses. The developing moose population

is less visible. They avoid foraging in town garbage cans, as do bears. They are far more solitary than elk that have nearly overtaken human populated areas like Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The big-hoofed undulates average between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds, with large bulls reaching 1,800 pounds. They are private and not frequently observed by people or found in herds or large groups. As a result, there is less conflict with cattle ranching, human activities and the growing urban population. Sustaining habitat for moose, like many Colorado wildlife, is one of the factors concerning wild game managers on the future of the moose population balance in Colorado. Human activity and mountain development continually threaten all wild game habitats. “And habitat is primarily going to be influenced by temperature, changing weather and moisture patterns,” said John Broderick, terrestrial biology manager for the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Given the fact moose do not seek out human populations or urban ac-

tivities, it further angers the public when someone, without cause, kills these animals. However, moose do pose strength of presence. They don’t run from people. They are to be respected when man is in their presence. Moose do coexist in limited numbers with man, and yet, can be aggressive or threatening. As a result the senseless killing of the cow and two calves near Granby causes even more disgust. The state wildlife managers are making a concerted effort to monitor moose health and to guide moose expansion by moving some to the far West Slope area in the Grand Mesa area as well as to the Rio Branco County near the Colorado-Utah border. Moose have only recently been added to the big game hunting management programs. According to John Broderick, “there have not been any cases of chronic wasting disease and we are putting moose in all the habitats that can support them.” “The Nov. 14 poaching of the three moose,” Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Ron Velarde stated clearly, “is an outrageous incident and my officers are preparing an all-out effort to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice.” The public can assist anonymously in this investigation by relaying any helpful information to the Operation Game Thief toll-free number at 877-265-6648.

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